Abuse Health

Question 1

Abuse

Answer 1

is the physical, emotional, or mental mistreatment of one person by another

Question 2

Domestic violence

Answer 2

abuse that occurs within a family

Question 3

neglect

Answer 3

the failure to meet a person’s basic physical and emotional needs

Question 4

Sexual abuse

Answer 4

occurs when a person forces another person to participate in a sexual act against his or her will

Question 5

sexual harassment

Answer 5

uninvited and unwelcome sexual conduct directed at another person

Question 6

enabling

Answer 6

making excuses for an abuser’s behavior

Question 7

4 types of abuse

Question 8

key things to remember

Answer 8

Children who suffer from abuse often have several emotional problems
Abusing someone is never acceptable
Children are the most common target of neglect

Question 9

Examples of Emotional Abuse:

Answer 9

Yelling
Using gestures to mistreat another person
Teasing
Bullying

Question 10

Examples of Sexual Harassment:

Answer 10

Inappropriate jokes, touching, looks or notes
Gestures with a sexual manner or meaning

Question 11

Examples of Self-Destructive Behavior:

Answer 11

Attempts suicide
Alcohol or drug abuse
Eating disorders
Criminal behavior